Cox Communications Louisiana
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — ABBEVILLE, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Cox Communications Louisiana | Report ID | 2021054207 |
| Address | 2536 Ferris Rd. | City, State ZIP | ABBEVILLE, LOUISIANA 70510 |
| Event Date | May 24, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Extension ladders |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 515210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.94000, -92.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was climbing a 28-foot ladder on the side of a customer's home. The ladder shifted causing the employee to fall to the ground. The employee was hospitalized with rib fractures and lacerations to his head and hands.
Incident Summary
On May 24, 2021, a worker at Cox Communications Louisiana in ABBEVILLE, LOUISIANA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with extension ladders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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